Beets are a type of root vegetable and are a great source of folate and antioxidants. Other root vegetables include carrots, jimacas, parsnips, radishes, rutabagas, sweet potatoes, and turnips. As far as calorie content, a carrot and a turnip have almost the same amount of calories as a beet. Check out our Fruit and Vegetable Recipe Search for some ideas on including these vegetables in your diet.

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on Monday, November 23rd, 2009 at 1:00 pm
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